The Karnataka High Court has issued new regulatory guidelines for the operation and safety of paying guest accommodations in Bengaluru.
Reader brief
Through the Reader lens: The Karnataka High Court has ordered strict oversight of paying guest accommodations in Bengaluru following concerns over thousands of illegal facilities operating across the city. The new guidelines mandate rigorous inspections covering building safety, zoning compliance, and fire prevention while explicitly protecting occupant privacy by banning surveillance in private areas. Authorities have been tasked with creating a digital database of all such establishments and will face personal liability for failing to act against identified violations.
What to watch next
- Greater Bengaluru Authority status report on identified PG violations and enforcement actions
- Further court hearing scheduled for September 28, 2026
- Potential closure or demolition of non-compliant PG facilities
Sources2
All filed from IndiaSingle originNamed India · IN-KA · Greater Bengaluru Authority · High Court of Karnataka · Suraj Govindaraj
- [1]The Hindu — KarnatakaneutralKarnataka High Court lays down norms for authorities to monitor PG accommodations in Bengaluru
- [2]The HinduneutralKarnataka High Court lays down norms for authorities to monitor PG accommodations in Bengaluru